The 9th annual Motown Winter Blast will take place Friday Feb. 8 - Sunday Feb. 10 with a number of winter-time activities available.
Motown Winter Blast kicks off at 11 a.m. on Friday Feb. 8 and ends at 9 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 10.
Highlighted activities include: -Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Snowshoeing -Free Skating sponsored by Charter One Bank -Ice Skating Demonstrations featuring the Detroit Skating Club -Music Stages -Flagstar Bank Ice Garden -Greektown Casino-Hotel Taste of Detroit -Spent the Night in the City -Hockey Haven in the D -Great Expressions Hockey Shot Competition -University of Phoenix Learning Center Tours
Other attractions include Corrigan Propane comfort zones for warming up, Girl Scouts of Southeasten Michigan cookie van, fun science experiments for kids, Radio Disney, and the Meijer's kids stage. February 8 is National Girl Scout Cookie Day and attendees will have a chance to win Girl Scout cookies for a year. More fun items and prizes will also be available at the event, including a chance to win Red Wings gear.
Event hours and location are: Friday Feb. 8 and Saturday Feb. 9 - 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday Feb. 10 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Campus Martius Park 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
For more information including a map, parking details and volunteer registration, visit www.winterblast.com.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:05:51 GMT
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Detroit ditto heads rejoice. Your leader is interested in news in Detroit, at least enough to qualify a report on a large Powerball jackpot as more proof that 'low-information outreach' is working.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:14 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:14:39 GMT
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $475 million after none of the tickets sold matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:05:46 GMT
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:50:16 GMT
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Monday, May 20 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:28:36 GMT
When it comes to live performances, Kid Rock seems to prefer the real thing. Rock slammed lip-synchers when he took the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
When it comes to live performances, Kid Rock seems to prefer the real thing. The Detroit rocker slammed lip-synchers when he took the stage to present the award for Top Rap Song of the year at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:07:17 GMT
A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
